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New American Tragedy at Wallack's

"New American Tragedy at Wallack's." New York Saturday Press. 13 Aug. 1859: 2.
Electronic Source Available
Type: 
newspaper
Genre: 
theater criticism
Abstract: 

The performance of a new tragedy written by an American, female playwright is reviewed. It is to be performed at Wallack's theater and is called "Geraldine, or Love's Victory." The lead role is to be performed by Matilda Heron Stoepel, a respected actress. The playwright is unnamed, but the reviewer is optimistic about the show's attraction.

References: Mr. Bateman, Matilda Heron Stoepel, Meaers Walcott, Southern, Couldock, Davidge

People Mentioned in this Work

Heron, Matilda
Sothern, Edward
Wallack's Lyceum

MENTIONED IN - New American Tragedy at Wallack's

Wallack's Lyceum

Wallack’s Lyceum was located in Broadway near Broome Street. Its productions included original works by Pfaffians John Brougham, Stephen Ryder Fiske, and Fitz-James O’Brien.